Establish the Finger Lakes region as a National Heritage Area to support local conservation and tourism.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Finger Lakes National Heritage Area Act?
The Finger Lakes National Heritage Area Act, known as S. 1288, was reported out of committee on June 9, 2026. The full Senate must now schedule a floor vote to advance the bill, but limited time on the legislative calendar remains the primary constraint. While reaching this stage is a significant milestone that most proposals fail to achieve, leadership must still choose to prioritize the bill for a final vote.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Finger Lakes National Heritage Area Act (S. 1288 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 2743 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 2743 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.